Ballymena at a glance
- Postcode districts
- BT42, BT43, BT44
- Population
- about 28,932 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
- Building approval
- Mid and East Antrim Borough Council building control
- Guide price region
- Northern Ireland (−12% on West Midlands rates)
Why choose EPDM rubber roofing in Ballymena?
If your Ballymena roof has been patched more than once and the felt is cracking or blistering, a full replacement in EPDM can be better value than another repair. The rubber stays flexible through hot summers and freezing nights, and the replacement is the right point to bring the insulation up to standard.
In a town like Ballymena, flat roofs are commonly found on terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms or shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats. Northern Ireland averages roughly 1,150 mm of rain a year, spread over many wet days, so a roof that sheds water quickly to clear outlets lasts far longer than one that holds puddles.
How much does an EPDM rubber roof cost in Ballymena?
For Ballymena we use Northern Ireland rates: £1,400–£2,450 is the guide for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, VAT included. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,400–£2,450 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,450–£4,300 |
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £650–£1,100 |
How are the joins, edges and upstands made watertight on an EPDM roof?
They are bonded with contact adhesive and sealed with purpose-made EPDM tapes and pre-formed pieces, because the edges and details are where most rubber roof leaks start.
- Wall upstands: the rubber is turned up the wall, usually to about 150 mm above the finished roof, fully bonded, then finished with a termination bar or a cover flashing chased into the masonry.
- Corners: folded rather than cut where possible, or finished with pre-formed pieces.
- Joins: on roofs wider than one sheet, the laps are cleaned, primed and joined with splice tape, then rolled firmly.
- Pipes and vents: sealed with pre-formed pipe boots rather than relying on mastic.
- Edges and outlets: drip and kerb trims are fixed and the junction with the membrane is sealed with cover tape; outlets are bonded into the membrane at the lowest point.
We also check the falls before laying, because standing water around an outlet shortens the life of any detail. There is more on this in our pages on edges and drainage and rooflight upstands.
What's included?
- Deck check and replacement of soft or rotten boards
- Written workmanship guarantee, plus manufacturer guarantee registration where available
- New drip and kerb trims, outlets and upstand details
- EPDM membrane fully bonded, in one sheet where the roof size allows
Building control in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, Technical Booklet F1 sets roof insulation at 0.18 W/m²K when a roof over a heated room is renovated or newly built, where that's feasible. The district council's building control should be contacted before work starts, and we prepare the details it asks for. More on the rules.
Which nearby areas do we also cover?
- Antrim · 10 mi
- Ballyclare · 13 mi
- Magherafelt · 15 mi
- Ballymoney · 17 mi
- Larne · 18 mi
- Newtownabbey · 20 mi
EPDM rubber roofing in Ballymena: questions
Do you cover Ballymena?
Yes. Ballymena is part of our County Antrim coverage, including postcode districts BT42, BT43, BT44. Surveys and roofs are carried out by vetted roofing teams working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.
Who checks building regulations for a flat roof in Ballymena?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council building control. We tell you at the survey whether your job needs it and deal with the paperwork as part of the quote.
How much does an EPDM rubber roof cost in Ballymena?
£1,400–£2,450 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in EPDM, at Northern Ireland guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Can a punctured EPDM roof be repaired?
Usually, yes. The area is cleaned and primed, then an EPDM patch or cover tape is bonded over the damage. If water has reached the deck, a survey first is sensible.
Does an EPDM roof need maintenance?
Very little. Clear leaves from outlets and gutters, look over trims and upstands once or twice a year and after storms, and keep foot traffic to a minimum.